Grand Bend, Ontario community newspaper and entertainment events guide. Also serves Zurich, Dashwood, Port Franks, Exeter, Parkhill. Casey Lessard photos.
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Golf TipsBy Cameron Rankin The season is upon us after a long snowy winter. The local golf courses seem to have wintered well, with no noticeable winter kill or snow mould to speak of. The spring rain we’ve just had should promote a fast turnaround to course conditions and get the grass nice and green [...]
Golf TipsBy Cameron Rankin What a fall season for golf!The weather has been great to get those last few rounds in. Even the professionals have enjoyed the weather, with Mike Weir taking down Tiger at Royal Montreal and Jon Mills making a great mid-season charge to get his PGA Tour playing privileges back for next [...]
Golf TipsBy Cameron Rankin Fall is the best time of the year to play: the courses are quieter, the weather is cooler, course conditions are improving after an especially dry hot summer, and the green fees are usually less, so get your last few games in before the weather breaks.Fall is a good time to [...]
Keep your left wrist (right for lefties) flat at the top Golf TipsBy Cameron Rankin One of the secrets to hitting straighter golf shots more often is the left wrist position (the right wrist for lefties) at the top of the back swing. Assuming your fundamentals are correct, this position can be achieved fairly easily. [...]
Golf TipsBy Cameron Rankin The angle we’re discussing is caused when the wrists break during the back swing and is held during the forward swing. Allow the inside (the core or center of your body) or shoulders to move your arms to hold the angle on the forward swing. The hands and arms do nothing [...]
Golf TipsBy Cameron Rankin When chipping, don’t try to lift the ball with your swing. Use the loft to get the ball airborne.The following tips on your set up will help. – Keep your weight on your front foot (nearest your target)- Position ball middle to back in your stance.- Position your hands in front [...]
Golf TipsBy Cameron Rankin There are many reasons golfers slice. The student has to understand that the club head must be delivered to the ball squarely to impact from a slightly inside path. From there the club head moves through the impact zone to the target and then to the inside path again.The most common [...]
Impress your playing partners by playing well and have bragging rights the next time you play. Golf TipsBy Cameron Rankin Here a few ideas to help you enjoy your round:• Try to find out as much as possible about the course you are going to play. If the course has a website look for details [...]
Highway 21 north of Grand Bend(800) 387-2324 or (519) 238-2324Pro shop (519) 238-8060 Information from Colin ScatcherdHours:7 a.m. to dark Number of holes:18 Prices:Weekend – $37.50/18 holes. Weekday – $32.50/18 holes. Carts – $32.50. Specials – $10 Tuesdays (after 1 p.m.). Monday to Thursday -$34 per person including shared cart, based on two people Owners:Dave [...]
Highway 216 miles north of Grand Bend(519) 236-4030 Information from Chris MasseHours:7 a.m. to 7 p.m. approximately Number of holes:18 Prices:Weekend – $35/18 holes; $22/9 holes. Weekday $30/18 holes; $20/9 holes. Carts – $30/18 holes, $20/9 holes Owner(s):Archie Masse Year established:1981 Skill level of golfers:Wide variety. We get scratch golfers and hackers. Slope rating 117 [...]
9767 Port Franks RoadOff Highway 21 at Port Franks(519) 243-1800 Information from Cameron RankinHours:6:30 a.m. to dark Number of holes:18 Prices:Weekends and holidays – $30/18 holes; $20/9 holes. Monday to Friday – $26/18 holes; $20/9 holes. Carts – add $12/18 holes, $10/9 holes Owners:Stubbs, Brown and Walden families Golf pro’s name:Cameron Rankin, CPGA professional Year [...]
8395 Decker Side Rd, just off Highway 79, southeast of Thedford(519) 296-4653 Information from Pete OverholtHours:6 a.m. to dark Number of holes:18 Prices:Weekends – $35/18 holes; $21/9 holes. Weekday – $30/18 holes, $18/9 holes. Carts (all week) – $30 Owners:Stubbs, Brown, Walden families. Year established:1993 Skill level of golfers:Moderate. It suits all levels of players. [...]
70969 Morrison Line, 1-1/4 miles east of Exeter(519) 235-1521 Information courtesy Kathy PfaffHours:Daylight to dark; clubhouse 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily Number of holes:18 Prices:Weekend – $37/18 holes; $22/9 holes. Weekday – $32/18 holes; $20/9 holes. Carts – $30/18 holes; $18/9 holes Owner(s):Gib Dow Year established:1965 Skill level of golfers:Low to high handicappers. It’s [...]
40384 Kirkton Road, southeast of Exeter(519) 235-1517 Information courtesy Janet MasonHours:7 a.m. to dark Number of holes:9 holes Prices:Weekend – $30/18 holes; $20/9 holes. Weekday $28/18 holes; $18/9 holes. Twilight (after 5 p.m.) – play as many holes as you wish for $16.50. 16 and under and 60 and over (all week) – as many [...]
Golf tipsBy Cameron Rankin Almost all swing flaws or faults stem from incorrect swing fundamentals. Check the following before making any changes to your swing.The position of your clubhead (face) at address: position it at a right angle to your intended target line. Grip: both hands should work together, with the back of your left [...]
Story and photos by Casey Lessard More than 300 golfers spent two days at Oakwood Inn, golfing for good causes and having a good time doing it.“I’ve always believed that when people give money, I want them to have fun doing it,” says Dave Scatcherd, whose annual tournament was June 12 and 13. “With David’s [...]
Golf TipsBy Cameron Rankin Most recreational golfers’ are rushing to the 1st tee from work after a short or long commute and they wonder why their round starts off so badly.Golf course owners and operators throughout the world would ideally like all players to arrive 10 to 15 minutes before their tee-times. This gives you [...]
Golf tipsBy Cameron RankinHaving your clubs ready for the season would be my #1 tip to get the new season off to good start.Check your grips: Oil and perspiration from your hands form a build up of an oily residue. When combined with keeping your clubs in the trunk of the car during hot summer days, this hardens and cracks your grips over time.The cure: clean regularly with Comet
